Biking in and around Campus
UL Lafayette is a proud Bicycle Friendly University
UL Lafayette is among 38 colleges and universities recognized by the league for maintaining campuses that encourage biking and rider safety. The University recently earned a 2020-2024 bronze award as part of the league’s Bicycle Friendly University program. It also earned the multi-year designation in 2015.
Read more about the University's campus bicycling efforts here.
Photo: Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette celebrated a ribbon cutting on March 31, 2023 for the new UL Bikeway Connection, a shared use path for pedestrians and bicyclists who travel between the university’s main campus, Research Park and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun Athletics facilities along Cajundome Boulevard.
UL Lafayette Bike Amenities
- There are over 2,700 bike parking spots around campus.
- There are 5 covered bike parking locations that can each accommodate 20 bikes.
- Bike Friendly Streets with a growing number of bike paths. In 2023 the Fletcher Hall Bike Path and St. Michael St. connection at Ira Nelson were added to campus connecting a full 2 mile bike loop.
- There are various bike routes that run throughout campus and connect to UL Bike Route that runs parallel to Cajun Dome Blvd.
- Two bicycle tire pumps are available for use at the Office of Sustainability (1606 Johnston St.), free of charge to all students, faculty, and staff of the institution. A bike pump will be available at Bourgeois Hall soon.
- A Bike Repair Station with a pump is getting installed at Dupre Library in Fall 2024!
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There are 2 Bike Lockers Locations - To rent a bike locker please contact The Office of Transportation Services
- 10 lockers in Oliver Tower
- 10 lockers in Taft Street Tower
UL Lafayette Bike Events
- Bike Repair Workshop at the annual Fête de la Terre Earth Day Celebration in April
- Celebration of Lafayette's Bike Month in April with Bike to Campus week during Fête de la Terre
- Geaux Bike, a student organization about biking, who organizes group rides during the semesters
- Bike Workshops to discuss biking topics and infrastructure improvements
Rules of the Road
- Bicyclists must obey the rules of the road. This means that a cyclist MUST stop at every stop sign and traffic light. Do not pass cars on the right and do not go through intersections against the traffic light.
- Ride in the direction of traffic while in the bicycle lanes—do not ride facing traffic.
- Please wear a helmet
Protect your bike by registering it with LUS Customer Service at 1875 W. Pinhook Road. Registration Fee: $5:00
Visit UL Lafayette's University Police's website for more information about Preventing Bicycle Theft.
For more information about bike safety, riding university streets, signage & signals, and registering your bicycle please visit the Office of Transportation Services.
If you have any questions about biking in and around campus please contact Blair Begnaud.
Bike Paths around UL Lafayette Campus
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UL Lafayette Bike Routes and Amenities Map
Casual Bicyclist? Check out Mickey's Loop - 8 Mile Loop
Advanced Bicyclist? Check out Atakapa-Ishak Trail - Runs through Lafayette, Breaux Bridge and St. Martinville.
Mountain Biker in Lafayette? Check out Acadiana Park Mountain Bike Trails
